Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Call for Illinois Artists

CALL FOR ILLINOIS ARTISTS:
The Illinois Artisans Program is approaching its 30th year! We would like to invite you to become part of this unique and growing program. Created in 1985 by Governor James R. Thompson, the program draws national and statewide attention to the exceptional fine craft and art in the state. The program provides venues for the display and sale of one-of-a-kind work all made in Illinois. Juried artisans participate in solo and group exhibitions, arts sprees (indoor art fairs), demonstrations and teach classes. Three not-for-profit venues operate under statutory authority of the Illinois State Museum Society to display and sell Illinois artisans work in over 26 media categories including: ceramics, glass, jewelry, painting, fiber arts, furniture as well as fine art.

To become a juried artist in the Artisans Program, an artist must live and work within Illinois. A body of work must then be reviewed and accepted by a jury-panel. Artists apply in a specific media category and the cost is $30 per application. Please consider becoming a juried Illinois Artisan today, the deadline is March 28th. The full application can be found at http://www.museum.state.il.us/programs/illinois-artisans/

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